| New York | Ha Dong | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 318.47 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 6.61 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.73 | USD 8.49 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.89 | USD 2.58 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 50.44 | USD 11.80 |